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Foie gras vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Foie gras and Lamb loin?

  • Foie gras is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Selenium, and Copper, yet Lamb loin is higher in Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 300% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Lamb loin is lower.

We used Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 25% 86% 91% 16% 240%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.4% 22% 80% 40% 93% 77% 8.3% 2.6% 134%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +288.9%
Contains more IronIron +159.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +236.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +500%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +78.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +270.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~180mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 200% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 2.2% 3% 25% 55% 133% 39% 25% 276% 12% 14% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +325.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +83.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 g
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more FatsFats +85.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +124.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +97.8%
Contains more WaterWater +41.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.84 g
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.87 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +164.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -29.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +122.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Foie gras Lamb loin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Lamb loin Opinion
Calories 462kcal 309kcal Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 22.55g Lamb loin
Fats 43.84g 23.59g Foie gras
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Net carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Cholesterol 150mg 95mg Lamb loin
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb loin
Magnesium 13mg 23mg Lamb loin
Calcium 70mg 18mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 246mg Lamb loin
Iron 5.5mg 2.12mg Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg 0.119mg Foie gras
Zinc 0.92mg 3.41mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 200mg 180mg Foie gras
Sodium 697mg 64mg Lamb loin
Vitamin A 3333IU 0IU Foie gras
Vitamin A 1001µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.11mg Lamb loin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb loin
Manganese 0.12mg 0.02mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 24.6µg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.24mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 7.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.65mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.11mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 2.21µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 4.7µg Lamb loin
Folate 60µg 19µg Foie gras
Choline 88.4mg Lamb loin
Saturated Fat 14.45g 10.24g Lamb loin
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 9.68g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 1.87g Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.264mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.507mg 0.965mg Lamb loin
Isoleucine 0.606mg 1.088mg Lamb loin
Leucine 1.029mg 1.754mg Lamb loin
Lysine 0.863mg 1.991mg Lamb loin
Methionine 0.27mg 0.579mg Lamb loin
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.918mg Lamb loin
Valine 0.719mg 1.217mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.303mg 0.714mg Lamb loin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Lamb loin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
127%
Foie gras
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 633mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.21g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/nutrients
  2. Lamb loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.